Lupita Castro

Guadalupe Castro Amador, better known as Lupita Castro, is a singer and actress from Mexico. Lupita was born December, 25th in Culiacán, Sinaloa, México. At an early age of 2 this graceful singer/actress came to the United States from Mexico. During this time, Lupita was involved in many activities in the Performing Arts where she became involved in everything she could.

Early career

As she grew older, she started to gain momentum in the Mexico's entertainment industry. She first sang in Mexicali, B.C., and was such a success that her two song set turned into ten song showcase. That night, a star was born; music producers along with film directors contacted Lupita] to offer her roles and contracts. However, Lupita traveled to the big city, Mexico City, in search of a record deal under her own terms. She released her first professional recording with GAS Records. Lupita promoted the LP by booking appearances at Mexico's biggest television shows like "Siempre en Domingo" and in the United States, the ever popular "El Show de Johnny Canales". In the United States, Lupita was touring with Mexico's premiere legends like Vicente Fernández, Antonio Aguilar, Juan Gabriel and Joan Sebastian.

Film career

After a couple of years in the music industry, Lupita had an offer she could not refuse. She was offered roles to star in movies. This was a departure for her since her first love was music. Like music, the film industry was a successful avenue for Lupita since she was making movies with Mexico's most elite producers and actors. Lupita has worked with more film legends than most actresses today never accomplish, for example: Mario Almada, Sergio Goyri, Rafael Inclán, Juan Valentín, and Jorge Rivero. Her movie credits include; "El Rey De Los Tahures", "El Sinaloense", "La Carcel De Laredo", "La Contrabandista", "La Hija Sin Padre", and "Maldita Miseria". A movie currently in production should be released within the next year, tentatively titled: "Lucianna, la Venganza".

Famous friends

Lupita’s career has been filled with accomplishments and accolades steering clear from scandal and publicity stunts like many of today's singers and actresses. Even though she lives far from Mexico City, at times she works with famous artist from Mexico like, Lorena Herrera (a scuffled with Herrera was reported after a Cinco De Mayo performance at a Palm Springs casino), Lupillo Rivera, Federico Fernandez, Ezequiel Pena, and Pepe Aguilar. Castro left Mexico for good in 1985 and relocated to California where she makes public appearances at store openings, galas, fundraisers and Hispanic events. She lives in the Palm Springs area where other fellow Celebrities live which include Barbara Sinatra, Berry Gordy, Suzanne Somers, Rita Rudner, Tyler Hilton, Aubrey O' Day, Bill Gates and Julia Roberts. Castro has been spotted at El Paseo, the Coachella Valley's Rodeo Drive, and has caused a fan and paparazzi frenzy in January of last year which landed her in Mexico's TV y Novelas pages.

Recent career

Lupita has been very active with much demand in movies and live performances. Today, Lupita is one of the most popular acts from coast to coast, including Mexico, which have landed her in many of today’s prominent newspapers. Castro has managed to keep her marriage to a television producer and children away from the spotlight. One of her children is a television director in Palm Springs, another is a college student at Harvard and the other travels with Castro but does not have an official title. In 2000, Lupita became a member of the prestigious Recording Academy. Her singing credits include; "Eres Mi Carino", "Lagrima Callada", "Lupita Castro Con Banda", "Al Estillo Norteno", "La Puerta Cereda", "Besitas", Lupita Castro", and "Lupita Castro Con Mariachi". Lupita is currently involved in several new CDs including another with Mariachi, and another with a religious theme. Lupita has received numerous awards from various organizations; Career Achievement from Los Angeles City Mayor Richard Riordan, Service & Community Achievement from Los Angeles County Supervisor Mike Antonovich, Co-starring role in a Hispanic Movie from U.S. Exhibitors of Latin Fims, Exceptional Promotion of Mariachi Music from the Mariachi Association of Mexico, Outstanding Contribution to Long Beach City from the City of Long Beach, Career Achievement from the City of Indio, and many others.

External links

* [http://www.vh1.com/movies/person/10465/personmain.jhtml Filmography] from VH1.com